Mount Evans

Today we decided to take a drive to the summit of Mount Evans west of Denver. The temperature in the city was 86 degrees F (30C) and when we reached the summit at 14,130ft (4,307m), the temperature was only 48 degrees F (9C). Brrr!

We took our car, but some intrepid travelers ride bicycles all the way to the top!

Near the summit you can see mountain goats and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

Yearling bighorn sheep practicing head-butting

It's a haven for photographers. This gentleman was using a vintage Hasselblad to capture photos of the bristlecone pines.

Mountain house

We've just returned from a three-day stay at my brother Joe's mountain house. The house sits on 140 acres of secluded woods near Idaho Springs. The house is only 45 minutes west of Denver, but a world away from the stresses of daily life. We arrived during the peak of the autumn colors as you can see for yourself. 

My brother Joe

Living room

 

The view from the front door

Playing chess on the terrace

Transportation for the trails behind the house

Maroon bells

We are currently taking a short road trip through the mountains of Colorado. Today's destination: the Maroon Bells near Aspen. Perhaps you can see why these are among the most photographed peaks in all of North America.